Best Ice Skating Rinks in the U.S.

Doesn't winter just put you in the mood for ice skating? Here are five great ice skating locations across the nation, from New York City to Pasadena.

Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink

The ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City has appeared in films. The Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink is located between the buildings at 47th and 50th Streets and 5th and 7th Avenues. To get there, you can take the F, B, D or Q trains to the stop at 47-50 Streets-Rockefeller Center.

The ice skating rink provides a range of services including birthday party hire, events hosting, ice skating lessons and more. You can even stage a marriage proposal on the ice. This service includes a pass which allows you to bypass the lines. After a skating session, you and your loved one will have the ice to yourself for five minutes so you can pop the question. You can provide the rink with your choice of music to play and flowers to give to your partner. Afterwards, toast the day with a champagne at the rink restaurant. For details, search online for the Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink website.

Pasadena Ice Skating Center

310 East Green Street in Pasadena, CA is the location of this ice skating center. A full program of ice skating lessons, family events, open skates and hockey games make this a lively venue. You can even rent the rink for a company or other group to play broomball - a game played with brooms, balls and nets. Visit the website to check out online discounts. It includes a coupon for $5.00 off early enrollment in a Learn to Skate class.

Frog Pond at Boston Common

America's oldest public park in Boston, Massachusetts is the location for this outdoor skating venue. The Frog Pond at Boston Common is open from November to mid-March. Admission is $4 per person. Children aged 13 and under get free admission. Skate rental is $8. For children aged 13 and under, skate rental is $5. Rental of lockers is £$1.mission $4

Ice Skating Rink at Fountain Square, Cincinnati

This Cincinnati landmark hosts ice skating is open in the winter through Feb. 21. However, check in advance because it sometimes closes due to special events or bad weather. This is one of the most cost effective options for ice skating. Admission is $2.50 and skate rental is $2.50.

Joy Burns Ice Arena at University of Denver

The open skates at the Joy Burns Ice Arena at the University of Denver are fun and affordable. Adult admission is $5. Youth admission (ages 12 and under) is $4. Ice skate rental is $2.